Glenarm Castle Walled Garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid and East Antrim
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7 Castle Demesne, Glenarm Demesne, Ballymena, BT44 0BD
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts Glenarm Castle Walled Garden among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 936 | 93% | ← Glenarm Castle Walled Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Glenarm Castle Walled Garden none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenarm Castle Walled Garden Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Pizza Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Potting Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Moonwater Crystal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Moran Restaurant Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Wilsons Stores Nearby Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 June 2025 |
| Bridge End Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Coast Road Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Glenarm Castle Walled Garden
What is Glenarm Castle Walled Garden's food hygiene rating?
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Glenarm Castle Walled Garden safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Glenarm Castle Walled Garden last inspected?
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Glenarm Castle Walled Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Glenarm Castle Walled Garden compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and Glenarm Castle Walled Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects Glenarm Castle Walled Garden and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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